Sæberg Hostel
Sæberg
Reykjaskóli
Hrútafjörður
Iceland
Tel.
+354 894 5504
Customer Rating
| 85% | ||
| 84% | ||
| 81% | ||
| 84% | ||
| 85% | ||
| 87% | ||
| 79% | ||
Halfway between Reykjavík and Akureyri, you will find Sæberg Hostel located just 1 km off highway no. 1 in Hrútafjörður. Set in a renovated farmhouse by the sea, Sæberg Hostel is one of the HI network of hostels in Iceland and is ideal for those looking for a peaceful countryside setting to reload the batteries away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
Guests can relax in the hostel’s outdoor hot tub, which is heated with the geothermal water from the local hot spring. The more active ones can explore walking paths along the shore and up to the moor to enjoy the wild bird life which includes the usual suspects such as Eider and Arctic Tern (in season) as well as less common ones such as the Great Northern Diver or even the White-tailed Eagle. Within walking distance of the hostel, guests can find the local historical museum with popular exhibitions that uncover the daily life of past generations in the area.
Apart from guestrooms accommodating 2-7 people, cottages with self-contained kitchen facilities and toilets, accommodating 4-5 people each, can also be rented at the hostel. A camping ground is also located near the hostel.
Guests should note that the next grocery shops and restaurants are located 15 km away from the hostel. It is therefore advisable to arrive equipped with food supplies, especially if travelling without a car. Guests arriving at the hostel by bus should indicate Reykir as the name of their destination. Next Hostel: Korpudalur 365 km - Ósar, 60 km.
Guests can relax in the hostel’s outdoor hot tub, which is heated with the geothermal water from the local hot spring. The more active ones can explore walking paths along the shore and up to the moor to enjoy the wild bird life which includes the usual suspects such as Eider and Arctic Tern (in season) as well as less common ones such as the Great Northern Diver or even the White-tailed Eagle. Within walking distance of the hostel, guests can find the local historical museum with popular exhibitions that uncover the daily life of past generations in the area.
Apart from guestrooms accommodating 2-7 people, cottages with self-contained kitchen facilities and toilets, accommodating 4-5 people each, can also be rented at the hostel. A camping ground is also located near the hostel.
Guests should note that the next grocery shops and restaurants are located 15 km away from the hostel. It is therefore advisable to arrive equipped with food supplies, especially if travelling without a car. Guests arriving at the hostel by bus should indicate Reykir as the name of their destination. Next Hostel: Korpudalur 365 km - Ósar, 60 km.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 |
Opening times
| Opening times (over the year): | 1 January - 30 November |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | During the summer there are two daily buses from Akureyri and Reykjavík and in the winter there is a bus every day except Saturdays. Guests arriving by bus should get off at Reykir. |
| Parking: | At or near hostel |
| Location: | Sæberg is situated 1 km from road no. 1. |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Sæberg |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Sheets for hire |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Rates include local tax |
 | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Sæberg
| 03 May 2013 Jennifer, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Great night. Fabulous hot tub and lovely location | ||
| 02 May 2013 Juan, England & Wales | 73% | |
| great isolated and beautiful location. staff where not present, but it was not necessary as the place provides all you need. | ||
| 01 May 2013 Boyce, USA | 100% | |
| This is a great hostel in a wonderful setting on a bay. Sort of isolated. | ||
| 27 Apr 2013 Pippa, England & Wales | 50% | |
| The place was dirty - the kitchen unacceptably so. It did not feel like a place that should be HI accredited. The kitchen facilities were also nowhere near good enough for the volume of people that could have been staying (and presumably do in summer months). Also, basics like no toilet roll on the main floor for the two days we were there. | ||
| 19 Apr 2013 Jamie, Canada | 100% | |
| We were the only ones there. Hot tub was very hot. Lots of space, privacy and views. | ||
| 05 Apr 2013 Rebecca, England & Wales | 97% | |
| The lady that ran this hostel was great, she helped us to book the next hostel as we were struggling to contact them using the numbers provided. Lovely hot tub. | ||
| 05 Apr 2013 Carly, England & Wales | 83% | |
| Nice hostel - lovely location, comfortable room and great cooking facilities. | ||
| 27 Oct 2012 Karen, Canada | 77% | |
| Good inexpensive stay here. Kitchen and Bedrooms were nice but the bathrooms were very outdated. They were clean but looked like a prison bathroom...
The hot tub was NOT hot. It was luke warm...
Staff was nice but not the friendliest. | ||
| 16 Oct 2012 Aridane Manuel, Spain | 100% | |
| Very good!!! | ||
| 29 Sep 2012 Lucy, England & Wales | 97% | |
| loved this hostel stayed in cabin
it is just magical | ||
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